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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.22, 7,559.78 and 2,822.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.22, 7,559.78 and 2,822.96 is: 4,230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.22 : 7,559.78 = 2,822.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.22/7,559.78 = 2,822.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.22x = 7,559.78 × 2,822.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.22x = 21,340,942.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,340,942.43/5,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.77

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